Friday, June 15, 2012

Salt


Your Health

9:22 AM  -  Public
Study: Cutting Salt Can Have Big Health Benefits
By Alice Park Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1955384,00.html
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Your Health

9:16 AM  -  Public
How Much Salt Do You Consume? According to The Sodium Counter {Pocket Books, 1993), the average American's salt intake is two to three teaspoons a day.
This may not sound like a lot, but it provides 4,000 to 6,000 milligrams of sodium a day-which can be double the Food and Drug Administrations maximum recommended daily quantity of 2,500 milligrams.
http://www.himalayancrystalsalt.com/health-benefits.html
Benefits of Salt in Your Diet »
Salt benefits your health in many ways. 

Your Health

9:15 AM  -  Public
1. Hypertension
2. Abnormal Heart Development
3. Osteoporosis
4. Kidney Disorders
5. Dehydration and Swelling
6. Digestive Diseases
7. Electrolyte and Hormone Imbalance

http://www.3fatchicks.com/7-health-risks-of-eating-too-much-salt/
7 Health Risks of Eating Too Much Salt | 3FC »
Too much salt in the diet, which is marked by high sodium content, can deeply impact almost all biochemical pathways in your body. As a standard, your dietary 

Your Health

9:14 AM  -  Public
Salt: the facts

Salt = sodium x 2.5

High salt foods
anchovies
bacon
cheese
gravy granules
ham
olives
pickles
prawns
salami
salted and dry roasted nuts
salt fish
smoked meat and fish
soy sauce
stock cubes
yeast extract

bread products such as crumpets, bagels and ciabatta
pasta sauces
crisps
pizza
ready meals
soup
sandwiches
sausages
tomato ketchup, mayonnaise and other sauces
breakfast cereals

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/salt.aspx 
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Your Health

9:12 AM  -  Public
Eating a Bit Less Salt Can Be a Big Health Boon
By Tiffany Sharples Thursday, Mar. 12, 2009
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1884864,00.html
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9:02 AM  -  Public
pointspace originally shared this post:
Sneaky food can sabotage your health.

What has more salt: 2 packs of ketchup or small portion of chips from McDonald's? Watch this short video to find out more.
Fast food shockers: The truth about salt »
Video on TODAY.com: TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer reveals the dangers of excessive salt in fast food favorites from McDonald’s, Subway, and more, and explains how to choose healthier options. 

Your Health

8:58 AM  -  Public
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/salt-warning-issued-over-childrens-meals-7850719.html
Salt warning issued over children's meals »
Children's meals at some of the UK's leading pub and fast food chains contain more salt than they should eat in an entire day, a study has found. 
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